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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing a quality Hellwig Product.

PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET COMPLETELY BEFORE STARTING YOUR INSTALLATIONPROCEDURES.

1. Lay out the spring leaves into two (2) sets. Each will consist of a main leaf with u-bolt cups and a second leaf

without cups. Lay the leaves so that the long ends are all in the same direction. Stack the leaves so that the

main leaf is on top. The long end of the spring stack must be installed toward the rear of the vehicle and the

short end toward the front.

2. Place the spring stack on top of the main spring with the long end toward the rear of the vehicle.

3. Place the shortest U-bolts with the straight legs on either side of the “Hat Section” of the spring. Install the

crossbars using the 1/2” lock nuts and washers. The U-bolt should be fastened as close to the hat section as

possible.

4. Install the offset U-bolt with the offset on the spring cup closest to the rear of the vehicle and the straight leg

U-bolt towards the front of the vehicle as shown in the diagram. If you are working on 2-1/2” wide springs

position the outboard U-bolt leg against the outboard edge of the main spring to maximize brake hose, caliper,

and backing plate clearance. Install the crossbar with the washers and nuts to connect to the main spring.

5. Adjust the crossbars on the end of the springs so that the adjacent leaf tip will not make contact with the

crossbar when the spring is deflected. It may be necessary to move the spring stack fore or aft for best

alignment.

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TORQUE TABLE

BOLT SIZE: 3/8” = 20-30 ft. lbs. – 7/16” = 35-45 ft. lbs. – ½” = 50-70 ft. lbs. – 9/16” = 70-90 ft. lbs

SAFETY:

PARK YOUR VEHICLE ON A FLAT LEVEL SURFACE, SET THE PARKING AND CHOCK THE FRONT TIRES.

NOTE:

THIS KIT INCLUDES LOCKNUTS WHICH REQUIRE TIGHTENING WITH A WRENCH AFETR BEING STARTED BY

HAND.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

IF YOUR VEHICLE IS EQUIPED WITH A FACTORY CONTACT OVER LOAD IT MUST BE REMOVED

BEFORE INSTALLING THE NEW HELPER SPRINGS.

IMPORTANT NOTE

: HELLWIG HELPER SPRINGS ARE DESIGNED TO INCREASE THE “LEVEL LOAD” CARRYING

CAPACITY OF YOUR VEHICLE. NEVER LOAD THE VEHICLE THAT THIS UNIT IS INSTALLED ON BEYOND THE

MANUFACTURER’S MAXIMUM GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING.

READ THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET COMPLETELY BEFORE STARTING YOUR INSTALLTION

NOTE: Your spring may have a small hole in the end, this is for our manufacturing process and will not be used.

Straight U-bolts

Crossbars

Leaf Tip

Straight U-bolt

Leaf Stack

Hat Section

Main Spring

Main Leaf

Second Leaf

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Compound U-bolt

Rear of Vehicle

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559-734-7451 800-367-5480 FAX 559-734-7460 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing a quality Hellwig Product. PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET COMPLETELY BEFORE STARTING YOUR INSTALLATIONPROCEDURES. Compound U-bolt Hat Section Leaf Stack Straight U-bolt Main Leaf Second Leaf Main Spring Crossbars Leaf Tip Straight U-bolts Rear of Vehicle TORQUE TABLE BOLT SIZE: 3/8” = 20-30 ft. lbs. – 7/16” = 35-45 ft. lbs. – ½” = 50-70 ft. lbs. – 9/16” = 70-90 ft.
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559-734-7451 800-367-5480 FAX 559-734-7460 6. Adjust the U-bolts at the end to desired preload. The minimum tension adjustment is having enough tension on the end U-bolts so that they do not loosen or rattle and move when the vehicle is driven over rough or bumpy surfaces. Maximum adjustment is when the leaf cups have been deflected two (2) inches from their free state. DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM ADJUSTMENT OF 2 INCHES. 7. When adjustment is complete, double nut to lock in adjustment. 8.